Switch Willo is an English stable, with an emphasis on the Hunter/Jumper rider. Children and adults are welcome in the lesson program where we offer lessons suitable for all riding abilities. From learning the absolute basics to the advanced English rider refining their skills, you will feel at home at Switch Willo. 

Switch Willo Stables has 10 highly qualified instructors who have been teaching with us from five to twenty-five years. We offer small group, semi-private and private lessons by the month only, with a 2 month minimum commitment to start. Horses are also available for lease or half-lease on a monthly basis through the lesson program. (We do NOT offer horse rentals or trail rides.)

To arrange for lessons or should you have any questions regarding the program, please contact Colleen at 512-997-7779.

LESSON POLICIES:
Lesson Sign Up
• Speak with Colleen Goodman about lesson placement and billing questions at 997-7779
• Complete and sign the lesson contract
• Pay the first month’s tuition along with the appropriate deposit
(Both the deposit and the tuition are non-refundable)

Lessons
Lessons are available and payable on a monthly basis. You may take more than one lesson a week, or riders may make arrangements to lease or half-lease a horse, subject to availability.

• Group lessons ($40 per lesson plus $200 deposit) – one hour, up to eight riders
• Semi-Private lessons ($50 per lesson plus $250 deposit) – 45 minutes to one hour, up to five riders
• Private lessons ($60 per lesson plus $300 deposit) – 30 minutes, one rider
• Half Lease ($350 per month, half shoeing cost plus $350 deposit) – 2 group lessons per week

Absence from a lesson requires a three day advance notice to Colleen or the make-up lesson will be forfeited.

Make-up Lesson Policy
Call Colleen to schedule any and all make-ups
• Make-ups are by appointment only
• Scheduled make-up lessons which are missed will be forfeited
• Make-up lessons are to be taken within 30 days of the absence
• Only one make-up per month is allowed (strictly enforced)**
• Missed lessons cannot be deducted from the regular monthly riding fees
• Credits cannot be applied to the following month
• Refunds are not given for missed lessons

**If you anticipate missing multiple lessons in one month, please contact Colleen about taking a leave of absence.**

Bad Weather Policy
In bad weather, instructors will conduct barn lessons. These lessons will cover many areas of horse care and horsemanship that are not covered during normal riding lessons. Barn lessons are mandatory. If a student refuses to attend a barn lesson, the rider will forfeit any make-up without refund or credit.

For more complete information about lessons, bad weather and make-up policies, download the full information packet here.

Thinking of having a birthday party? Our facility would be happy to accommodate you. For more information please contact Colleen at 512-997-7779.